Aberdeen

The prospect of today's tapering announcement from the US Federal Reserve kept action in the FTSE 100 to a minimum in morning trading.

ON BONDS

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Aberdeen £7.2m for failing to protect client money in relation to money market deposits.

EMs

Multi-asset managers have revealed their strategies as tensions mount in Syria and policy issues resurface in the US.

Managers at Odey and M&G have taken opposing views on the fortunes of Aberdeen Asset Management as the impact of the emerging market sell-off polarises opinions.

Emerging markets are currently in a cyclical bear market, with more pain possible, but the sell-off offers investors a good opportunity to add to positions for the long term, according to a leading strategist.

The return of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has boosted the country's stock market and lifted inflation, but which managers have benefited most so far, and which have lagged behind?

SPECIAL REPORT: JAPAN

Lawrence Gosling analyses the regulator's stance on price and value, and why the former should not outweigh the latter.